Commandos lend helping hand to Afghan people
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army commandos with the 203rd
Corps, assisted by Coalition forces, distributed humanitarian aid to villagers in Gardez district, Paktia province, June 27.
The combined forces handed out about a dozen backpacks, blankets, radios, children's items, female apparel and dental hygiene supplies to
more than 300 villagers.
Local leaders also gathered with the combined forces and expressed their support for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and said many of their young men serve in the 203rd Afghan National Army,Corps.
In Kabul province, Afghan Commandos from the 6th Commando Kandak and their Coalition partners conducted a humanitarian assistance visit to
distribute much-needed school supplies and clothing to children near
Chahar Asiab district, June 29.
The commandos led the coordination and distribution efforts while their
coalition partners helped by providing some of the school supplies and
clothing for more than 100 boys and girls.
The people of the village welcomed the commandos and their coalition
partners, and many children said that they hoped to be Commandos when they grew up.
The Afghan-led force met with village elders following the distribution to discuss the needs of the village and security in the area.